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Mecca Document
Place of publication | Year of publication | Collation: 
Kingdome of Saudi Arabia, Mecca | 2019 | 5 p.
Author: 
Muslim World League
Region: 
Arab States
© The Muslim World League 2019

 

The Mecca document is a document issued by the leading Islamic scholars of the Muslim Ummah. It was issued in Mecca, which is considered the capital of the Islamic Ummah. It was signed in the vicinity of the Sacred House in Mecca. The document establishes the values of coexistence and peace between the components of human society, resulting in a sustainable and problem-free world. The document affirms that Muslims are part of the larger world in its cultural interaction and Muslims seek to connect with its various components in order. According to the Document, this connection with others will lead to achieving  the benefit of humanity and promote its noble values, build bridges of love and human harmony. It will also help in addressing  the practices of injustice, clash of civilizations and causes of hatred. This document contains 29 principles of peace, the rejection of hatred and international understanding.

 

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Resource Type: 
International normative instruments / policy and advocacy documents
Theme: 
Globalisation and social justice / International understanding
Diversity / cultural literacy / inclusive
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